Great Montana Snowstorm Devastates Sheep Herds
A severe snowstorm in northern Montana devastates sheep flocks and cattle shipments. Herders abandon flocks seeking shelter as losses mount across the region. Absent reliable counts, many animals perished and quarantine sheltering efforts began. Government and company crews work to locate missing stock and endures harsh conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helby
Floweree” Cattle Company
Montana
Barre
Frogen
Yeute
Jett in Kentucky court over habeas corpus move
Curtis Jett charged with the murder of J B Marcum was brought in Winchester circuit court on a motion to dismiss the habeas corpus. The county attorney was absent and Jailer Boone argued for release. The judge decided to hold Jett, delaying Jackson County transfer, while awaiting Bremthitt County grand jury action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hietuses
Curtin-Jett
Fackson County
Lexington
Curtis Jett
Svith
J. B. Marcum
Winchester
Boone
Jett
Jackson County
Noid
Tweedey
Benton
Turmoil in Courts and Fireside Affairs Across Cities
Dozen brief items report a federal court decision striking down a 1875 act on interstate commerce. A divorce petition from Joplin cites repeated desertions. Chicago officers exchange gunfire in an arrest gone wrong. A Wellington train collision kills Will Burke and injures others. Chinese laundry workers strike in Chicago. Nine hurt in a North Carolina wreck. Lima workers strike over piece work pay.
Lightning Strike Injures Six At Athelstine Section House
In Wauraukes Wisconsin the Athelstine section house was struck by lightning. Six men were knocked unconscious and Clings Anderson suffered severe burns. The remainder had minor injuries. In Philadelphia the federal court ruled Pennsylvania Railroad may remove Western Union poles and wires from its right of way.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wauraukes
Wis
Athelstine
Clings Anderson
Western Union
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Railroad
Western Union Telegraph Company
Rioting Breaks Out at Dublin Meeting Over King Edward Welcome
Disorder erupted at a Monday night Dublin rotunda gathering supporting the Irish parliamentary fund. Gaelic League members opposed to welcoming King Edward collided with others, chairs flew, injuries reported, and MP John Redmond continued his address as a resolution passed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra McBride
Dublin
Audichés
Mrg
McBride
Mande Goune
Harrington
Herring
John
John’ O’donnell
South Mayo
John Redmond
Man in Brooklyn Kills Wife Then Commits Suicide
Thomas Anderson recently released from a ten year burglary term shot Ida Potter Anderson at her Brooklyn residence and then killed himself in custody. Police found him unconscious an hour after the incident and an ambulance surgeon pronounced him dead. Authorities believe he secreted a person and fled prior to the tragedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conrict Hills
New York
Thomas Anderson
Ida Potter Anderson
Brooklyn
Anderson
Albanian Resistance Engagements At Ipek Confirmed
Report confirms heavy casualties in clashes around Ipek as Albanian chiefs explain that esc eru nt ers were results of a tile understanding. Berlin envoy says pacification operations continue in the region with hostages and families held.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ipeck
Constantinople
Warr
Eldtes
Ipek
Ambanador-Hera
Wultan
Ofcipeka
Vate Albadiai
Hostacek We
Montgomery Is Captured After Jail Break
Bigamist and murderer Montgomery, captured near Oklahoma after escaping the county jail by danger and gunfire. He was wounded by the jailer’s wife and the jailer before their deaths, while being chased by officers and tracked to Mrs Kate Wyeth’s residence. The pursuit followed a dash by car to a distant location.
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Okla
W. Mosteninety
Tawa
Nebraska
Oklaholina
Crarh
Jerry Emmerton
Kate Wyeth
Hanledge Arivaner
Montgomery
Phot
Jaer
Seventy Two Were Hiled
Constantinople reports put Christian deaths at Mon eath and nearby areas around seventy two, tallying casualties in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constantinople
Moneath
Theventy-Fo
St Paul Moldera Strike Hits 300 At Foundry
In St Paul Minnesota the moldering workers walked out over a time schedule and wage rate dispute. About 300 employees are involved and action spread across the plant. In Latrobe Pennsylvania three men are known to be dead and one injured in a Whitney mines wreck where a coal company yard derrick engine shifting cars toppled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
St. Paul, Minn
St. Paw
Latrobe
Whitney Mines
Coal Company
State Department criticized over handling of Jewish distress report
The State Department faces scrutiny for its handling of reports on Jewish mistreatment in Ber garabia. Ambassador McCormick is accused of denying a massacre, while the department contends he merely relayed Russia's reply to a relief fund request. Meanwhile Kisheneff arrests proceed with trials and sentences varying in severity.
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Hrng
Washington
State
Bergarabia
State Department
MeéCormick
Hig Cin
United ‘States
Cormick
Ameérican
Warradt
Philet
Roumaia
Russia
United
Roumaniak
United States
Caseini
Hay
Megroes
Cowboys Shoot Stranger in Western Texas Killing Bible Agent
Brooklyn born Philip Bunts, a Bible agent, was killed in a western Texas tavern by Cowboys after an altercation over his coat and hat. The assailant Boote fired a weapon, striking Bunts on the sidewalk outside. Bunts died later from his injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip Bunts
Brooklyn
Houston
Tex
Pagan
Texea
Love
Boote
Fogan
Niles
Bijnte
Lunte
Prison relics demanded in court over photos and records
Counsel for Rolandi requests Justice Howard to compel the release of Moleneux prison photos and measurements from Shug Sing, arguing state records should be delivered. Deputy Attorney General Church objects, saying records cannot be given or destroyed. Court reserved its decision.
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Molineux
Tory
Rolandi
Howard
State Superintendent of Prisons
Molteux
Shug Sing
Moliuens
Church
Capt Overton Killed in Mindanao Attack
Manila report says Captain Clough Overton of the fifteenth cavalry and Private Flarry Noyes were killed during a bolo rush at Sucatlan on Mindanao island. Private Hartlow wounded as six enemy killed. details remain unclear. The natives allegedly feigned friendship before attacking the American patrol.
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Manila
Clough Overton
Fifteenth Cavalry
Flarry Noyes
Hartlow
Sucatlan
Mindanao
Ftin
Ttin
Overton
Forbidden Defense Circulage Against Jews in Bessarabia
A ministerial circular forbidding Jews to defend themselves has been issued in Bessarabia. Governor Kishinev von Rea is summoned to St Petersburg as authorities anticipate stimulated Jewish emigration to America. Three thousand damage suits have been filed in Kishinev seeking about one million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessarabia
St. Petersburg
Ger. von Reapen
Kishinef
America
Strikes Alternate as Mobile and Ohio Trains Move
Meriden Mississippi reports the Mobile and Ohio Railroad moving most freight and passenger trains with only a few extra freights. In New York City a clash between Italian strikers and nonunion men in the Bronx left several injured as police dispersed the crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meriden, Miss
Mobile and
O Hio
Mobile and Ohio
New York
Nnion
Bronx
Explosion Injures Eight On Vagabond Yacht
Eight people were injured when gasoline exploded aboard the auxiliary yacht Vagabond on the Tindson river. The vessel, owned by Mrs. TL Gibson, had just returned from a trip.
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New Fork
Vagabond
Tindson River
Mts. 7
Milwaukee Road to Close Four Stations Near Dubuque
The Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railroad will close four small stations near Dubuque as part of an order to cease service at unprofitable stops. Residents fear loss of telegraph access and jobs for station agents, while officials plan abolishment based on pay margins and company expense. Local opposition grows as the railroad trims small-town service across the system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee Road
Chicago
Milwaukee
Traitervice
De‘peta
The
Tratos
Swithout
Tha Railroad Company
Station Steels
Aysten
Reward for Mead Slaver Proclamation Issued
Governor Isaacs announced a 200 dollar reward and Gov Cumming 300 dollars for the arrest and conviction of the slayer of Arthur Mead of West Liberty. Mead was killed early May 14 during a robbery at a tavern. the robber fled, and a city effort sought the suspect. Mayor J. E. McInush, Marshal R. B. Wiley, and the council urged the governor to issue the reward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaacs
Cumming
Arthur Mead
West Liberty
Mead
Thomas McCarthy
Safe cracked and bank notes stolen in Panilina incident
A door to the office safe was blown open by burglars who entered the flour mill area at Panilina. A draft, insurance policies, and other papers were taken while a loud explosion was heard over several blocks. No money was stolen but the safe was damaged and the thieves fled. A woman doctor, Louise Lyons of Webster City, was arrested for practicing without a license, sparking a test case on the legality of her magnetism practice in Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kater Williams
Tee
Ani
Panilina
Eupite Rom
Toole
Eva
Poctor
J. FP. Kennedy
Des Moines
State Board of Health
Tda
Louise Lyons
Webster City
Lions
Webster School of
Towa
Death by own action saves sisters’ claim in suicide case
Ernest Friday, a hackman, killed himself Saturday morning to avoid a life sentence for larceny against a Hittis girl. By dying, he unintentionally saved $1,000 in insurance for his sisters. The decision followed a pending sentence and a hoped outcome. A separate hold up near Burlington yielded $103 from patrons. two masked men used revolvers to escape. A fire at What Cheer destroyed J. J. Tenhener’s furniture store and a secondhand shop causing $5,000 in losses. Arbitration efforts to end a streetcar strike at Tibogna failed, with disagreement over reinstatement of three discharged workers. Al Cory appointed farmer at Sac and Fox Agency west of Tama, previously serving in Michigan and Tama. he resigned due to death.
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Ernest Friday
Hackman
Ties Moines
Todre
Burlington
West Burlington
Gank
West Liberty
Arthur Mead
Sac and Fox
al Cory
Sac and Trex Indian Agency
Tama
Tle
Michigan
Taman
Baring
May Be Murder Suspect Arrested in Schaller Area
Ignac M. Markley, a wealthy farmer two miles east of Schaller, is held without bail in Bac City jail on a murder charge after coroner reports claim he shot his wife last Wednesday morning. Authorities say he admitted to telling his sons she shot herself and that a coroner’s inquest labeled the death a suicide by shooting.
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Ignac M. Markley
Hill
Isaac
M. Markley
Schaller
Bac City
Teepeil
Ot District Court
Fat
Markley
Postmaster Killed in Blown-Up Kossuth Post Office
A blast at the Kossuth post office near Ames, two miles northeast of the city, killed Postmaster Richard Higes. Witness Lepertak reported Higes was struck while heading to the doctor after the explosion. Authorities say the building contained powder. investigators believe Hedges caused the destruction.
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Kossuth
Ded Moines Coun
Posto
Kossith
Alediapolis
Richard Higes
Lepertak
Robber shoots jeweler during West Liberty depot restaurant robbery
A masked robber entered the West Liberty depot restaurant at 1 am and ordered seven men to raise their hands. Arthur Mendy, a young jeweler, refused and was shot through the heart and killed instantly. The thief took about $26 from the cash register before fleeing into the timber, prompting a large search.
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West Liberty
Arthur Mendy
Suit for 810000 Damages Between Cash Register Firms
The National Cash Register Company of Olio sues the Hellwood Cash Register Company and a Des Moines agent for 10000 damages in district court at Des Moines. The complaint accuses the defendants of circulating defamatory materials branding NCR as a trust and alleging wrongdoing and conspiracy. The suit involves a disputed outerwear fish power and related parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
National Cash Register Company of
Olio
Hellwood Cash Register Company
Dee Moines
Lake City
Baxter
National Company
Acus
Uie Twe Companica
Corn Planting Delayed by Rain in Shelby County
Rainy weather has seriously retarded corn planting in Shelby County with most moisture soaking into the ground. Only about a quarter of the crop has been planted and prospects show more corn will be planted this season than last. Clover and small grain crops are fair and recovering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelby County
Timothy
Blue Grace
Convict Freed Amid Parole System Turmoil in Court
The Anamosa court released Frank Davis who had seven years left, citing parole credits and potential good time. A ruling could force immediate Supreme Court review and major parole system reforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sadee Miller
Anamosa
Frank Davis
Supreme Court
Lightning Kills Hogs and Destroys Church in Cedar Hills
Albert Dobenecker, a farmer near Ian wk, lost 26 hogs to a lightning strike on Monday night or early Tuesday. A Cedar Falls Congregational Church building was struck, causing damage estimated at 88,000 dollars, covered by insurance. Ministers discovered the fire while meeting in the study and started efforts to fight the blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Dobenecker
Ianwk
Cedar Pails
J Insurance
Etndy
Congressional appropriations and naval increases lead in annual totals
The Fifty seventh Congress posted total appropriations of 1 553 683 002 with major boosts for postal rural delivery 54 000 000 naval services 17 500 000 rivers and harbors 29 500 000 and the isthmian canal 50 000 000. The War Department notes Harry E Mason as army deserter with eight enlistments and eight deser tions. Rural delivery faces a 20 000 deficit and will trim routes, aiming for 27 092 next year.
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Thomas P. Cleaves
James Q. Courts
Senate
House
Congress
Hauber
Postal Service
Naval Service
Agricultural Department
Philippine ‘Islands
War Department
Harry E. Mason
Army
Philadelphia
Louisville
Key
Mobile
Ala
Harry H. Bates
St Louis
Harry Ulustings
de Serted
Columbus Garracks
Mason
Harry Bow
Harry Edwards
Harry Briges
Harry Dubela
Harry Lewiin
Farne
Department
UKM
LCOM
Citien
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Hull
Will Tamplin
Keown
Gourt
Soares ‘Treptan
Taide Kirkpatriel
Bao
Henry T. Johheon
Pallman Company
Johnsott
Becance
Cafin & Hide
Richmond
Brocht
Kirkpatrick Éail
Joplin
Rainer Budery
Enders
Peter Wendling
Philip Miller
Wellington
Kan
Northhaund
Rock Island
Will Burke
Caldwell
Frostal Clerk
Merers
South Side
Tralleigh
N. C
Elvin Fleming
Wilson
Hf. RB. Walker
Wayne
Lima, O
Lima Locomotive and Machine Company
Cmpany
Boston
Maya
Jover
Notre Tisme
Muncie
Ind
London
Madrid
Algeciran
Getn Towronty Kears
Rochester
N. Wu
Teel
Gore Kent
Ethel Blancha Dingle
Subidu
Gaa
Harts
St. Paul, Miam
John Williams
Prank Vergrash
Olive Street
Capt. Overton
News OF the Week
Paulcina
Farniture
J. J. Tenhener
Stephena and
Kring
Tibogna
Whele
Weeek
Dayton
Dayton Holvnw Bridge
Northwestern
Tes Moines
Charles City
M. G. Delay
Sunita
Issac Merkley
Sac County
Charles BD. Aigebee
Have
Alaine
Maine
Havana
Sigabee
Sigsbee Istill
Commissioner of Patents
Misa Floy Gilmore
Philippie Islands
Anch
Philippines
Admiral Dewey
Gen. Miles
Mount Vernon
Miles
Fesh
Stewey
Nelsem
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